Hothead
Coup de tête
Synopsis
François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.
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Patrick Dewaere
François Perrin
France Dougnac
Stéphanie Lefèvre
Dorothée Jemma
Marie
Maurice Barrier
Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
Robert Dalban
Jeanjean
Mario David
Rumin, healer
Hubert Deschamps
Prison director
Dora Doll
Head nun
François Dyrek
Driver of the first truck
Patrick Floersheim
Berthier
Michel Fortin
Langlumey, coach
Jacques Frantz
Driver of the second truck
Gérard Hernandez
Bercot, police inspector
Claude Legros
Poilane, waiter
Corinne Marchand
Mrs. Sivardière
Paul Le Person
Lozerand, furniture dealer
Michel Aumont
Bertrand Brochard, auto dealer
Jean Bouise
President Sivardière
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Godard, Francis Veber
- Original Score
- Pierre Bachelet
- Original Title
- Coup de tête
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- SFP, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Alain Godard, Francis Veber
Pierre Bachelet
Claude Agostini
Noëlle Boisson
Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Josquin
Production Design
Alain Maunoury
Production Design
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Director
Pierre Bachelet
Original Music Composer
Claude Agostini
Director of Photography
Alain Poiré
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hothead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hothead about?
François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.
Who directed Hothead?
Hothead was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Who stars in Hothead?
The principal cast of Hothead includes Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac, Dorothée Jemma, Maurice Barrier, Robert Dalban.
When was Hothead released and how long is it?
Hothead was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Hothead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hothead was composed by Pierre Bachelet.